Highlights of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa
Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day tour of four African nations has given the usually reserved American pope a global…
Pope’s Africa trip takes him to a region of growth for the church
VATICAN CITY (AP) — When Pope Leo XIV pronounced himself a “son of St. Augustine” the night of…
Pope Leo XIV moves into the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace
Pope Leo XIV completed his official move to the historic papal apartment located in the Third Loggia of…
Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is set to pray at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul…
Vatican workers take oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
The Vatican support staff for the cardinals who will elect the successor to Pope Francis, from doctors to…
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff…
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as…
These papal tailors aren’t expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope
ROME (AP) — Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect…
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
VATICAN CITY (AP) — As the Vatican switches gears from saying goodbye to Pope Francis to electing his…
Pope Francis arrives home after hospital discharge, public appearance
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A frail Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after a five-week hospitalization…
Pope Francis stable and resting in hospital as prayers continue to pour in
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the…